roarlionsxc Posted August 26, 2022 Posted August 26, 2022 What size line and rod would you all use for a 3/4 oz spinnerbait? Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 26, 2022 Super User Posted August 26, 2022 Without trailer - a rod rated to 1oz (MH for most, H for Dobyns) With trailer - a rod rated to 1-1/4 to 1-1/2oz (H or MagHeavy Dobyns) 17#-20# Mono/FC or 30# braid 3 Quote
roarlionsxc Posted August 26, 2022 Author Posted August 26, 2022 Just now, MN Fisher said: Without trailer - a rod rated to 1oz (MH for most, H for Dobyns) With trailer - a rod rated to 1-1/4 to 1-1/2oz (H or MagHeavy Dobyns) 17#-20# Mono/FC or 30# braid Thanks man! Quote
Super User casts_by_fly Posted August 26, 2022 Super User Posted August 26, 2022 Depends a little if your bombing long casts or if you’re fishing closer in casts. I fish 1/2-3/4 oz spinnerbaits on the same 3/8-1 heavy MF rod. All with trailers, but they are thinner split tail trailers. I tend to make long casts. If I was fishing heavier but short (either steep banks or burning) then you can get away with a 1/4-1 or 1/4-3/4. regardless of the rod, I’m throwing 17 lb mono with bigger spinnerbaits. 1 Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted August 26, 2022 Super User Posted August 26, 2022 Something like my frog rod, or an old flipping stick, and 15-25 mono. I don't do 3/4 often, I'm usually either 1/2 or 1 oz when going big spinnerbaits. Quote
FrnkNsteen Posted August 26, 2022 Posted August 26, 2022 I have two setups I use and mainly throw 1/4 - 3/8 oz SBs. The first is a Fury 705cb because of how easy it flicks a spinnerbait in and around cover. I like the slower action for that purpose. I also use a Fury 733 for longer range fan casting over shallow flats or submerged weedbeds. I believe I am currently running 17lb mono on both. Quote
Super User LrgmouthShad Posted August 26, 2022 Super User Posted August 26, 2022 3/4 thats a hefty spinnerbait. I will use my Falcon Expert Head Turner because out of my rods that is what I would prefer (it's my spinnerbait rod) but it would load the rod a little heavier than ideal. That rod balances really well with a 1/2oz spinnerbait. 15# big game. I would pick some true heavy with a mod fast taper if could have any rod 1 Quote
Cbump Posted August 26, 2022 Posted August 26, 2022 My favorite spinnerbait setup I own: Falcon Lowrider “Head Turner”, Tatula CT 6.3, 16lb daiwa j-fluoro 1 Quote
Super User king fisher Posted August 26, 2022 Super User Posted August 26, 2022 I use a 7.5 foot medium heavy fast, with 40 lbs. J braid, and make bomber casts in and around tulles, and wood. If you are not making long casts in heavy cover, a MH moderate, with 17- 20 lbs. mono would be a better choice. Quote
Super User casts_by_fly Posted August 26, 2022 Super User Posted August 26, 2022 45 minutes ago, LrgmouthShad said: 3/4 thats a hefty spinnerbait. I will use my Falcon Expert Head Turner because out of my rods that is what I would prefer (it's my spinnerbait rod) but it would load the rod a little heavier than ideal. That rod balances really well with a 1/2oz spinnerbait. 15# big game. I would pick some true heavy with a mod fast taper if could have any rod 42 minutes ago, Cbump said: My favorite spinnerbait setup I own: Falcon Lowrider “Head Turner”, Tatula CT 6.3, 16lb daiwa j-fluoro The head turner is the 1/4-3/4 I referenced above. I've done it with 3/4 oz spinnerbaits and it works okay. If you are making longs casts or if you're using a heavier trailer like a blade minnow, then you're really pushing the limits on the rod and it gets tiring. The 7' lizard dragger 1 (3/8-1 oz, MF/H) is a better choice when you start going up in weight. And if you're fishing them a lot (and bigger) then the amistad and bayou/eye crosser models are a good choice with 3/8-2 oz type ratings. Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted August 26, 2022 Super User Posted August 26, 2022 18 hours ago, roarlionsxc said: What size line and rod would you all use for a 3/4 oz spinnerbait? Most people fish spinnerbaits on medium heavy baitcasting gear, with 15-20 pound test line. I prefer using spinning gear, have caught lots of big bass that way. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 26, 2022 Super User Posted August 26, 2022 Just now, soflabasser said: Most people fish spinnerbaits on medium heavy baitcasting gear, with 15-20 pound test line. I prefer using spinning gear, have caught lots of big bass that way. If I'm skipping my spinnerbait - I'm right there with you. 2500 size reel, 20# 832, MH/F spinning rod. 1 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted August 26, 2022 Super User Posted August 26, 2022 I've weighed very few lures. Two were spinnerbaits....both listed as 1/2 oz. A Strike King Cricket weighed .62 oz. A War Eagle weighed .82 oz. No idea actual weight of a 3/4 oz. spinnerbait, but I'm sure I would prefer a Heavy for that weight. Currently have 17# mono on one of my Heavy's and 50# braid on another. Don't know where my one lonely 3/4 oz. spinnerbait is, but as luck would have it, that is the lure I was using (on a 7'6" Zillion HF with 12# Elite) to catch the only bass I've ever caught at the fishing pier at Lake Nockamixon. Nice little 16 incher. Normally I don't fish over 1/2 oz. spinnerbaits. I use a MH for those. Most of the time with a 12# mono or co-polymer. I have to admit that I seldom use a trailer, so that helps with keeping a 1/2 oz. spinnerbait within a MH's rating. Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted August 26, 2022 Super User Posted August 26, 2022 Just now, MN Fisher said: If I'm skipping my spinnerbait - I'm right there with you. 2500 size reel, 20# 832, MH/F spinning rod. I like using a size 4000 spinning reel with a medium heavy action rod for spinnerbait fishing. There are certain advantages to using large spinning reels that I like, such as IPT, more line capacity, ability to use the same reel for both freshwater and saltwater fishing, and other things. I also use spinning tackle for crankbaits, jerkbaits, and other lures. Many bass fishermen will frown upon using spinning tackle with these lures, yet I have done well fishing this way. Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 26, 2022 Super User Posted August 26, 2022 Just now, soflabasser said: I like using a size 4000 spinning reel with a medium heavy action rod for spinnerbait fishing. There are certain advantages to using large spinning reels that I like, such as IPT, more line capacity, ability to use the same reel for both freshwater and saltwater fishing, and other things. I also use spinning tackle for crankbaits, jerkbaits, and other lures. Many bass fishermen will frown upon using spinning tackle with these lures, yet I have done well fishing this way. I'm a little far from salt to need a heavier reel - IPT on my reel is 31, which is plenty. I do jerks and cranks on spinning occasionally...so I'm not gonna diss you for that. 1 Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted August 26, 2022 Super User Posted August 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: I'm a little far from salt to need a heavier reel - IPT on my reel is 31, which is plenty. I do jerks and cranks on spinning occasionally...so I'm not gonna diss you for that. I brought up bass fishermen frowning upon spinning reels since I saw a YouTube ''fishing expert'' saying you should not use spinning reels with certain lures. This YouTuber has never caught a 8 pound bass in his entire life, yet he lives in a place full of big bass. With that said both baitcasting and spinning gear can be used to catch bass, what's most important is knowing where, when, and how to fish spinnerbaits. 2 Quote
Super User gim Posted August 27, 2022 Super User Posted August 27, 2022 3 hours ago, MN Fisher said: If I'm skipping my spinnerbait You can skip a spinnerbait? Dang. That’s raw. Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 27, 2022 Super User Posted August 27, 2022 9 minutes ago, gimruis said: You can skip a spinnerbait? Dang. That’s raw. It's not easy...but yes, I skip spinners occasionally. Get it right and the blade(s) almost act like water-skis. 1 Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted August 27, 2022 Super User Posted August 27, 2022 You can skip a spinnerbait and many other lures once you become proficient in casting. Most people skip soft plastics under docks, it's a good technique in many bodies of water. In South Florida I skip frogs under overhanging trees in canals, lakes, and other lures under mangroves in the ocean. Have caught some big fish that way that others miss since they can't cast in these tight spaces. 2 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted August 27, 2022 Super User Posted August 27, 2022 A 3/4 oz spinnerbait usually comes in closer to an ounce. I don't throw them often, but when I do it's on a 7'5 H rod with 20lb mono. Same thing I throw my swimbaits on. Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted August 27, 2022 Super User Posted August 27, 2022 I’ll add one thing, don’t come in under powered. A 3/4 oz. bait has a beefy hook and barb. It’s not uncommon for fish to strike in such a manner, they set the hook themselves. What I use supports what I just shared. Quote
Super User gim Posted August 27, 2022 Super User Posted August 27, 2022 15 hours ago, soflabasser said: You can skip a spinnerbait and many other lures once you become proficient in casting. Most people skip soft plastics under docks, it's a good technique in many bodies of water. In South Florida I skip frogs under overhanging trees in canals, lakes, and other lures under mangroves in the ocean. Have caught some big fish that way that others miss since they can't cast in these tight spaces. I’ve gotten to be pretty darn good at skipping plastics under docks the past couple seasons now. I’ve never tried skipping a spinnerbait though. I cast them right next to the dock and bounce it off a post during the retrieve, which frequently triggers a bite. But skipping one just doesn’t seem like it would work very well solely based on the shape of the lure. I will have to try it. Quote
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